In Jesus' prophecies for the last generation He said there would be a period called the "tribulation" (Math.24: 9) immediately before His return. This 7 year period is literally the last 7 years in human history as man knows it.

Also referring to this 7 year period, Daniel shows that it will commence when "the prince (antichrist) who is to come" (Dan.9: 26) "will make a firm covenant with the many for 1 week". (Dan. 9: 27). In the context of his writing, 1 "week" repre- sents a period of, not 7 "days", but 7 years.

"Making a covenant with the many" is confirmed by other scriptures as meaning that a treaty or contract of sorts will be negotiated in the last days to quell the hostilities between Israel & her neigh- boring Arab countries in their quest for Jerusalem. (Zech.14:1). The signing of this 7 year Mideast Peace plan literally begins the final 7 year tribulation.

Today, the Mideast Peace problem is seen almost daily in the headline news with world leaders unsuccessfully brainstorming to solve the crisis there. Prophetically, the stage is set now for antichrist to step in & finalize a 7 year plan of peace for the Mideast.

This tribulation period is clearly laid out starting from Daniel 11:21 through the rest of chapters 11 & 12 of Daniel. Also, the book of Revelation lays out this final tribulation period starting in chapter 6:1 through chapter 20:3.

7 year TRIBULATION PERIOD

[ Rev. 6:1 - 20:3 ]

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(Rev. 19:11; Acts 1:11; John 14:3)

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The "rider on a white horse" (Rev.6:2) symbolizes the appearance of antichrist on the world's stage in the End Times. The 7 year Tribulation is then triggered at the signing of the MIdeast Peace agreement. This exact scenario is spring-loaded to occur TODAY.